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"From the first half-minute it's obvious that notes are no problem as she pitches immaculately over some very unlikely chords. The song is No Moon at All, famously recorded in 1955 by Julie London, and Hobgood is noted for doing radical things to old songs. As the set proceeds, through numbers associated with Al Green, the Jackson Five, Joni Mitchell and others, plus two attractive if slightly wordy originals, the scale of Neikrug's talent becomes apparent. Her grip on time is quite extraordinary, and her scat singing totally convincing. It's all a little intense, but as a display of endless potential hugely impressive".

"A captivating mix of covers and originals, Arianna Neikrug's debut introduces a singer-songwriter of daring and versatility. Produced by pianist and arranger Laurence Hobgood, this polished album pushes the jazz envelope with style ... Neikrug sings beyond her years, and while her technique and flexibility are striking, it's her soulfulness that startles and lingers".